Pea Soup (The Best)

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 cups (310 g) whole yellow peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 lb (115 g) bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, cut into small dice
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 3 cups (750 ml) water
  • 2 bay leaves